Button v. Sheridan Oil Co. (In Re Button)

MEMORANDUM AND DECISION

EDWARD D. HAYES, Bankruptcy Judge.

On or about June 15, 1979, Mr. Button pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was placed on probation. The terms of probation required him to make restitution to the victim, Sheridan Oil Company, in the amount of $7,597.26 with interest by making weekly payments of $25. Thereafter, Mr. Button filed his bankruptcy petition and on December 8, 1980, he came before this Court arguing that restitution was a dischargeable debt and seeking an order enjoining the District Attorney from enforcing the Order of Restitution. His motion was denied and…